Baldwin'S Milkvine
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Baldwin'S Milkvine
matelea baldwyniana
Baldwin's Milkvine is a beautiful climbing plant that winds its way up trees and fences. Its lovely flowers attract butterflies and bees, making it a favorite in gardens!
Habitat: Baldwin's Milkvine typically grows in warm, sunny areas, often found in fields and along forest edges.
Appearance
The Baldwin'S Milkvine is a slender, twining vine with fuzzy, heart-shaped leaves. It has unique star-shaped flowers that range from greenish-yellow to purplish-brown, often appearing textured or slightly hairy.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderGentianalesFamilyApocynaceaeGenusMatelea
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its scientific name, "baldwyniana," honors a famous American botanist, William Baldwin!
Some insects are immune to its milky sap and eat it anyway, even gaining its defense!
The flowers smell faintly of overripe fruit, a clever trick to attract special pollinating flies!
This strong vine can grow many meters long, sometimes reaching the very tops of tall trees for sun!
Special abilities
Ability
Climbing Grip
Baldwin'S Milkvine can twine its flexible stems around other plants, allowing it to climb high to reach vital sunlight.
Ability
Milky Shield
This plant has a milky sap that contains chemicals, helping it defend against hungry herbivores trying to eat its leaves.
Ability
Pollinator Trap
Its specialized flower structure can briefly hold insect pollinators, ensuring efficient pollen transfer before they escape.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 100-300 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Moderate
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
Collects nectar, aiding in flower reproduction.
eaten by
Pandora Sphinx Moth
Eumorpha pandorus
Caterpillars feed on its leaves and stems.
pollinates
Pennsylvania Leatherwing
Chauliognathus pennsylvanicus
Feeds on pollen, transferring it between flowers.
Traits
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Baldwin's VineButterfly VineMilkvine
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always ask an adult before touching or picking plants!
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Baldwin'S Milkvine?
100-300 cm
How big are the flowers on Baldwin'S Milkvine?
1-2 cm
When does Baldwin'S Milkvine bloom?
Summer
Is Baldwin'S Milkvine edible?
No
Is Baldwin'S Milkvine toxic?
Moderate
What is Baldwin'S Milkvine's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Baldwin'S Milkvine pollinated?
Insect
Where is Baldwin'S Milkvine usually found?
Baldwin's Milkvine typically grows in warm, sunny areas, often found in fields and along forest edges.
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